Ben Shapiro on Political Violence
Conservative podcast host Ben Shapiro states that "permission structures for political violence" exist across the entire political spectrum.
Political Tensions on Capitol Hill
Chrissy Houlahan confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson during a press conference at Capitol Hill, urging him to "call leadership of both parties" to resolve the ongoing government shutdown.
Supreme Court and Emergency Tariffs
In a major economic case before the Supreme Court, skepticism arose regarding President Donald Trump's power to impose emergency tariffs. This doubt was notably expressed by conservative Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch.
CNN's Chief Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic noted that the case "may not be a slam dunk for the plaintiffs."
President Trump's Election Night Reaction
From the White House, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reported President Trump’s frustration over Democrats' election night successes, criticizing them for not abolishing the filibuster to end the government shutdown.
Local Elections and Community Response
Diners at Kabab King in Queens, a favorite spot of Zohran Mamdani, shared their thoughts on his victory in the New York City mayoral race.
Democratic Wins in the 2024 Elections
- Democrats won governorships in Virginia and New Jersey.
- Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City’s first Muslim mayor.
Author's summary: Political violence is seen as enabled by all sides, while recent elections brought key wins for Democrats amid ongoing government shutdown disputes and contested Supreme Court cases.